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PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:30 pm 
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Hi,

We are new to the list so please excuse me if this has been discussed.

How do you get the hinges off the hatchback?

When we turn the connector from below the fastener just spins so we can't back it out.

We just bought our CE on 6/12, so we are just learning about the hatchback hinge issue. We had a tough time getting the hatch open. The hinges look like they spread about an inch from what I saw in a CAD drawing in an earlier post.

We will be posting our progress on the restoration at www.pfoust.com

Thanks, Tammy

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:43 am 
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We found the installation instructions for Simpson36's hinges (we ordered a pair) and drilled out the screw and preserved the exterior button.

Tammy

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Welcome to the 82 CE Registry to you both.

Cant wait to see pics of your car. 8)

Feel free to post any questions here, while we're small, people are friendly and helpfull..


Dont forget to add your car to the registry up the front, so we can keep track of them all..

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Welcome to this site.

Glad you two are able to find the things you need to complete your fixings of your vette.

If you two need anything. Give a shout and we'll do our best in helping.

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:) I've been rather fortunate with my hinges. So far all I had to do was take them off one at a time and use a clamp to squeeze them back. I took a measurement before and only had to squeeze them in about a 1/4" to 3/8". :x The biggest pain was the constant adjusting of the latch toward the back until I got it right. Now every time I pull the release the glass pops up no problem :D . Just take one small project at a time and hang in there.


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:) I've been rather fortunate with my hinges. So far all I had to do was take them off one at a time and use a clamp to squeeze them back. I took a measurement before and only had to squeeze them in about a 1/4" to 3/8". :x The biggest pain was the constant adjusting of the latch toward the back until I got it right. Now every time I pull the release the glass pops up no problem :D . Just take one small project at a time and hang in there.


Congrates to your success. Keep rollin' on. :wink:

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tammyNtrish82CE wrote:
Hi,

We are new to the list so please excuse me if this has been discussed.

How do you get the hinges off the hatchback?

When we turn the connector from below the fastener just spins so we can't back it out.

We just bought our CE on 6/12, so we are just learning about the hatchback hinge issue. We had a tough time getting the hatch open. The hinges look like they spread about an inch from what I saw in a CAD drawing in an earlier post.

We will be posting our progress on the restoration at www.pfoust.com

Thanks, Tammy



Please go to this website and article, If you are looking to replace your hinges this will answer your question.

http://www.thecubestudio.com/CollectorE ... ctions.htm

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